Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Turkey's Authoritarianism Dismays Western Allies The Turkish government has been defiant in the face of criticism at home and abroad for its raids targeting opposition media. The European Union on Monday expressed dismay after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at Brussels for criticizing his government's action. Turkey's bid to be considered for EU membership has been on hold while critics accuse the NATO ally of increasingly authoritarian rule. Zlatica Hoke reports. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/turkeys-authoriatarianism-dismays -western-allies/2560667.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/turkeys-authoriatarianism-dismays-western-allies/2560667.html